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Welfare and Human Nature: The Human Subject in Twentieth-Century Social Politics
ISBN: 9780312234096 / Angielski / Twarda / 210 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The subject of human nature has recently returned to the centre of welfare debates in Britain, with prime ministers, politicians and academics addressing the effects of social policy on individual character and morality. This book offers a serious examination of ideas about human nature and motivation in twentieth- century social policy, focusing specifically on social democratic, neo-liberal and mutualist ideas in mainstream welfare, and on Marxist and feminist alternatives. It pays close attention to the important reappraisal of welfare and human needs currently underway in each of these...
The subject of human nature has recently returned to the centre of welfare debates in Britain, with prime ministers, politicians and academics address...
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192,30 zł |
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The Abortion Controversy: A Documentary History
ISBN: 9780313284762 / Angielski / Twarda / 336 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This collection brings together for the first time the key primary documents in the history of the abortion controversy in the United States. Organized by historical period, these 92 documents tell the story of this highly charged issue. An explanatory introduction geared to the needs of high school and college students accompanies each document. The collection emphasizes the political and social aspects of the debate, and many voices and conflicting views resound--in congressional hearings, Supreme Court decisions, government reports, party platforms, position papers, statutes,... This collection brings together for the first time the key primary documents in the history of the abortion controversy in the United States. Organ... |
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300,30 zł |
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Housing Policy Analysis: British Housing in Culture and Comparative Context
ISBN: 9780333801789 / Angielski / Twarda / 327 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Taking a policy analysis approach to housing and drawing from the burgeoning comparative literature, this textbook provides a systematic re-evaluation of the nature of British housing that challenges the orthodox "home-owning society" view whereby Britain is seen as marking a norm. Building up from basic concepts in policy analysis, the book reinterprets the UK housing system in a manner which is sensitive to the specific historical and cultural origins and development of British policy and society. As such, the text offers both an important and cutting-edge evaluation of British housing and...
Taking a policy analysis approach to housing and drawing from the burgeoning comparative literature, this textbook provides a systematic re-evaluation...
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726,18 zł |
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Producing Welfare : A Modern Agenda
ISBN: 9780333960929 / Angielski / Twarda / 264 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book is about the organization and delivery of welfare services, a subject that is currently the focus of hot debate as successive governments seek to 'modernize' public services in response to recent social, economic and political change. Written specifically for a student readership, it provides a critical and contemporary exploration of the organizational models, processes and structures associated with different approaches to welfare, including traditional post-war approaches and the new right. Particular emphasis is given to the formulation and implementation of policy under the...
This book is about the organization and delivery of welfare services, a subject that is currently the focus of hot debate as successive governments se...
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726,18 zł |
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Common Purpose: Strengthening Families and Neighborhoods to Rebuild America
ISBN: 9780385475334 / Angielski / Miękka / 512 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In her previous book, Within Our Reach, renowned Harvard social analyst Lisbeth Schorr examined pilot social programs that were successful in helping disadvantaged youth and families. But as those cutting-edge programs were expanded, the very qualities that had made them initially successful were jettisoned, and less than half of them ultimately survived. As a result, these groundbreaking programs never made a dent on the national or statewide level.
Lisbeth Schorr has spent the past seven years researching and identifying large-scale programs across the country that are promising... In her previous book, Within Our Reach, renowned Harvard social analyst Lisbeth Schorr examined pilot social programs that were successful in ...
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117,65 zł |
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Social Policy in a Changing Society
ISBN: 9780415165402 / Angielski / Twarda / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Social Policy in a Changing Society is a critical guide to theories about society, exploring the links between social theory and social policy. It considers a range of interpretations of changes in society, politics and the economy, and assesses their practical implications for social welfare. Social Policy in a Changing Society will be essential reading for undergraduates studying social policy and sociology.
Social Policy in a Changing Society is a critical guide to theories about society, exploring the links between social theory and social polic...
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778,05 zł |
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The East Asian Welfare Model : Welfare Orientalism and the State
ISBN: 9780415172103 / Angielski / Twarda / 206 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. What does the East Asian welfare model actually offer, and does it really exist? In this study of the subject, the authors explore the experiences of six societies in East Asia and examine the realities behind the political rhetoric. The role of the state within welfare systems is compared via case studies of pensions, health insurance, housing and personal social services.
What does the East Asian welfare model actually offer, and does it really exist? In this study of the subject, the authors explore the experiences of ...
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778,05 zł |
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The East Asian Welfare Model: Welfare Orientalism and the State
ISBN: 9780415172110 / Angielski / Miękka / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. For many politicians and observers in the West, East Asia has provided a broad range of positive images of the state's intervention in society. Neoliberals grew excited by popular welfare systems that cost little in expenditure and bureaucracy. Social-democrats thought they had found a model for social cohesion and equality. In fact the reality in East Asia is rather different from these stereotypes.
In this book six specialists of six different societies in East Asia (Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, China, Singapore and Hong Kong) examine the role of the state in their welfare systems. There... For many politicians and observers in the West, East Asia has provided a broad range of positive images of the state's intervention in society. Neolib...
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285,23 zł |
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The Sociology of Energy, Buildings and the Environment: Constructing Knowledge, Designing Practice
ISBN: 9780415182690 / Angielski / Twarda / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Focusing upon energy conservation and the built environment, this book engages with areas of debate and policy currently dominated by technologists and natural scientists. It develops a sociological analysis of the science and technology of sustainability and energy efficiency.
Focusing upon energy conservation and the built environment, this book engages with areas of debate and policy currently dominated by technologists an...
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700,25 zł |
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Poststructuralism, Citizenship and Social Policy
ISBN: 9780415182881 / Angielski / Miękka / 232 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Poststructuralism, Citizenship and Social Policy shows how poststructuralist ideas can be usefully applied in the areas of welfare, health, education and science and technology policy, making particular reference to the theme of citizenship.
The impact of poststructuralism on thinking in the social sciences and humanities over the last decade has been profound. However, to date, there has been little systematic analysis of the implications of poststructuralism for the critical analysis of social policy. Poststructuralism, Citizenship and Social Policy will provide... Poststructuralism, Citizenship and Social Policy shows how poststructuralist ideas can be usefully applied in the areas of welfare, health, e...
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243,74 zł |
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Poverty, Welfare and the Disciplinary State
ISBN: 9780415182898 / Angielski / Twarda / 232 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In a forward looking appraisal of the welfare state, this text examines such issues as: the current dynamics of poverty in Britain, drawing on similar developments in Europe and the US; and the major areas of social policy within which the abandonment and demonization of the poor is taking place; the historical antecendents to this relationship between the state and the poor; the creation and expansion of a welfare state that characterized the era of social democracy until the mid-1970s and from the point of view of the poor, was limited and conditional; the ideology and organization of the...
In a forward looking appraisal of the welfare state, this text examines such issues as: the current dynamics of poverty in Britain, drawing on similar...
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700,25 zł |
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Poverty, Welfare and the Disciplinary State
ISBN: 9780415182904 / Angielski / Miękka / 232 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In a forward looking appraisal of the welfare state, this text examines such issues as: the current dynamics of poverty in Britain, drawing on similar developments in Europe and the US; and the major areas of social policy within which the abandonment and demonization of the poor is taking place; the historical antecendents to this relationship between the state and the poor; the creation and expansion of a welfare state that characterized the era of social democracy until the mid-1970s and from the point of view of the poor, was limited and conditional; the ideology and organization of the...
In a forward looking appraisal of the welfare state, this text examines such issues as: the current dynamics of poverty in Britain, drawing on similar...
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243,74 zł |
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Welfare, Exclusion and Political Agency
ISBN: 9780415195140 / Angielski / Miękka / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This text develops key topics in social work and social policy relating to exclusion, social divisions and control in welfare. It provides theoretical tools for students, academics and professionals whose work involves them in supporting the political agency of excluded groups. At a time when there have been profound shifts in the organization of welfare and the underpinning theories of the associated professions, the book tackles issues such as: the move away from publicly funded welfare; the loss of a public service ethic; reduction of input from professionals in policy; loss of...
This text develops key topics in social work and social policy relating to exclusion, social divisions and control in welfare. It provides theoretical...
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114,06 zł |
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Class Struggle and Social Welfare
ISBN: 9780415201056 / Angielski / Miękka / 296 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. For too long the collective struggles of the oppressed over welfare provision and welfare settlement have been ignored, yet such struggles punctuate recent British history. By presenting a series of case-studies of episodes of collective action from the field of social policy and social welfare, Class Struggle and Welfare aims to rediscover this 'hidden history'.
Organised chronologically, the book covers some of the most important welfare struggles from the early nineteenth century, some of the issues covered are: *the growth of capitalism *the development of the poor... For too long the collective struggles of the oppressed over welfare provision and welfare settlement have been ignored, yet such struggles punctuate r...
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103,69 zł |
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Social Policy, the Media and Misrepresentation
ISBN: 9780415201063 / Angielski / Twarda / 298 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Social Policy, the Media and Misrepresentation examines aspects of news media reporting of social policy and how such coverage can influence processes of policy-making and implementation. It offers an appraisal of the complex inter-relationships between news media, news sources, the content of media coverage of social policy and its impact on audiences, public opinion and policy makers. Through detailed case studies, the various contributors explore:
*social work and child protection *housing and homelessness *the charity and voluntary sectors *poverty and welfare... Social Policy, the Media and Misrepresentation examines aspects of news media reporting of social policy and how such coverage can influence ...
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674,31 zł |
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Social Policy, the Media and Misrepresentation
ISBN: 9780415201070 / Angielski / Miękka / 298 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The often-misleading ways in which radio, newspapers and television report poverty, homelessness, education, health and disability are of crucial and growing concern to those studying social policy and media studies. Such concerns are heightened in the political context of a government that is clearly committed to promoting its policies via media-based advertising and news management. This text is a collection of chapters by distinguished academics, journalists and broadcasters, which examines various aspects of news media reporting of social policy and the influences of such coverage on the...
The often-misleading ways in which radio, newspapers and television report poverty, homelessness, education, health and disability are of crucial and ...
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114,06 zł |
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Nordic Social Policy : Changing Welfare States
ISBN: 9780415208765 / Angielski / Miękka / 328 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. By focusing on developments in the Nordic welfare states during the past decade, this text presents new insights into the evolution of welfare state measures and generally assesses the peoples health in Sweden, Finland, Norway and Denmark. This comparative work includes chapters on: the changed preconditions of welfare policies; changes in welfare measures; an investigation into developments in the welfare of the people; and a look at developments in public support for the welfare states.
By focusing on developments in the Nordic welfare states during the past decade, this text presents new insights into the evolution of welfare state m...
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311,17 zł |
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Women, Power and Policy: Comparative Studies of Childcare
ISBN: 9780415239059 / Angielski / Miękka / 216 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book provides an accessible engaging account of childcare policies in Britain and beyond. In examining the progress of women's initiatives and childcare, Marchbank considers subjects including: the history of childcare policy, particularly during the Second World War
childcare policy and women's economic activity across the EC detailed case studies of policy making in practice the covert and overt barriers to equality-based policy making successful strategies and counter-strategies for policy makers and campaigners. This book provides an accessible engaging account of childcare policies in Britain and beyond. In examining the progress of women's initiatives and ch...
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305,98 zł |
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Risk and Citizenship: Key Issues in Welfare
ISBN: 9780415241588 / Angielski / Twarda / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Contemporary welfare provision poses serious challenges for social policy. Large and rapid changes are said to be taking place in the way we live, work and relate to each other, characterised by anxiety and insecurity.Risk and Citizenship explores how new and diffrent forms of citizenship are evolving in the context of this 'risk society' and the implications for the development of social policy at both the macro and micro level.
This spirited and informed collection of papers by leading analysts addresses key questions related to welfare, citizenship and risk including: the... Contemporary welfare provision poses serious challenges for social policy. Large and rapid changes are said to be taking place in the way we live, wor...
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700,25 zł |
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Risk and Citizenship: Key Issues in Welfare
ISBN: 9780415241595 / Angielski / Miękka / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Contemporary welfare provision poses serious challenges for social policy. Large and rapid changes are said to be taking place in the way we live, work and relate to each other, characterised by anxiety and insecurity.Risk and Citizenship explores how new and diffrent forms of citizenship are evolving in the context of this 'risk society' and the implications for the development of social policy at both the macro and micro level.
This spirited and informed collection of papers by leading analysts addresses key questions related to welfare, citizenship and risk including: the... Contemporary welfare provision poses serious challenges for social policy. Large and rapid changes are said to be taking place in the way we live, wor...
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243,74 zł |
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